The Manchurian Crises Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Manchurian Crises?
A
1931-1933
2
Q
What were the causes of the Manchurian Crises?
A
- Economic depression.
- Japan are short on money.
- Population was growing quickly - needed more space.
3
Q
What did Japan claim?
A
An explosion on the railway which runs through China.
4
Q
Who does China ask for help?
A
The League.
5
Q
What do The League send?
A
People to help - The Lytton Commission.
6
Q
How long does it take The Lytton Commission to report back?
A
1 year - saying Japan were in wrong.
7
Q
What do the League use to punish Japan?
A
Moral condemnation.
8
Q
When do Japan leave the league?
A
1933.
9
Q
Why did The League fail?
A
Couldn’t use economic sanctions as Japan traded with USA who weren’t in The League.
10
Q
Why did Britain and France not want to send an army to Japan?
A
Too long away and they had money problems of their own.
